Nursing Elites

1. Which of the following sentences has the correct subject-verb agreement?

• A. The Akhal-Teke horse breed, originally from Turkmenistan, has long enjoyed a reputation for bravery and fortitude.
• B. The employer decided that he could not, due to the high cost of health care, afford to offer other benefits to his employees.
• C. Though Puerto Rico is known popularly for its beaches, its landscape also includes mountains, which are home to many of the island’s rural villages.
• D. Each of the storm chasers decides whether or not to go out when rain makes visibility low.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The subject 'employer' in sentence B agrees with the singular verb 'decided.' In subject-verb agreement, singular subjects need singular verbs, while plural subjects need plural verbs. The use of 'decided' correctly pairs with the singular subject 'employer' in this sentence. Choice A is incorrect as the subject 'Akhal-Teke horse breed' is singular and should be paired with the singular verb 'has,' not 'have.' Choice C is incorrect because the verb 'play' does not agree with the plural subject 'mountains'; it should be 'play host' or 'are home to.' Choice D is incorrect as 'Each of the storm chasers' is a singular subject and should be paired with the singular verb 'decides,' not 'decide.'

2. What is the meaning of the idiom 'to bite off more than one can chew'?

• A. To be overly confident
• B. To take on more than one can handle
• C. To be easily discouraged
• D. To be meticulous in planning

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: 'To bite off more than one can chew' means to take on more than one can handle or to undertake a task exceeding one's capabilities. This idiom warns against overcommitting oneself and facing difficulties in managing the workload effectively. Choice A, 'To be overly confident,' is incorrect as the idiom implies a situation of overestimating one's capacity rather than confidence. Choice C, 'To be easily discouraged,' is not related to the idiom's meaning, which focuses on task difficulty rather than emotional response. Choice D, 'To be meticulous in planning,' is not accurate as the idiom refers to the execution of tasks rather than the planning phase.

3. Which of the following is a correctly punctuated complex sentence?

• A. Mary-Louise put on her softball jersey, and then she grabbed her bat.
• B. Before finishing her walk home, Raina stopped to watch the sunset.
• C. When Greta ran around third base, she noticed her cheering teammates.
• D. After we eat dinner, Marvin will do the dishes, and I will clean the counters.

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Option B is the correct answer as it is a complex sentence with a dependent clause ('Before finishing her walk home') followed by an independent clause. In this sentence, 'Before finishing her walk home' acts as the dependent clause that sets the context for the main action, which is 'Raina stopped to watch the sunset.' Option A features two independent clauses connected by a comma and a coordinating conjunction, making it a compound sentence. Option C also has two independent clauses separated by a semicolon, which is incorrect punctuation for a complex sentence. Option D consists of two independent clauses connected by a comma and a coordinating conjunction, forming a compound sentence rather than a complex sentence.

4. The lake was clear and shimmering, and it was such a friendly day; therefore, he dove right in. Which of the following describes the grammar problem in the sentence above?

• A. Ambiguous word choice
• B. Inappropriate transition word choice
• C. Tense disagreement
• D. Incomplete sentence

Correct answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Ambiguous word choice. In this sentence, the word 'friendly' is ambiguous and does not clearly convey the intended meaning. The context of the sentence suggests that 'friendly' is used inappropriately to describe a day, making the sentence unclear. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the issue in the sentence does not relate to transition words, tense disagreement, or an incomplete sentence.

5. Which word best synonyms with the word 'elated'?

• A. Angry
• B. Sad
• C. Excited
• D. Confused

Correct answer: C

Rationale: The word 'elated' means extremely happy and joyful. 'Excited' is the best synonym as it also conveys feelings of happiness and enthusiasm, similar to 'elated'. On the other hand, 'angry', 'sad', and 'confused' represent different emotions that are not synonymous with 'elated'. Choosing 'angry' indicates a strong negative emotion, 'sad' represents a feeling of sorrow, and 'confused' implies a state of being unclear or uncertain, which are all contrary to the meaning of 'elated'. Therefore, 'Excited' is the correct choice in this context.

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